Greek Kale Salad
Greek Kale Salad blends hearty curly kale with fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and creamy avocado, topped with crumbled feta and a bright, herby Greek dressing. Massaging the kale softens its texture, creating a tender and flavorful base that contrasts nicely with crisp vegetables and tangy feta. The dressing's mix of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and mustard adds a balanced, savory finish that ties the ingredients together. This salad can be enjoyed immediately or after letting the flavors meld for a little while, making it versatile for a fresh side or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups curly kale chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- ½-1 cup avocado diced
- 2-3 TBSP feta cheese plus any extra desired, crumbled
- 3-4 TBSP onion optional but tasty!, red, chopped
- parsley to garnish, fresh
GREEK DRESSING:
- 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TBSP white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (smashed + minced)
- ½ tsp parsley fresh or dried
- ¼ tsp oregano dried
- ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
- salt a pinch of
- black pepper a pinch of
Instructions
- Wash and chop your veggies.
- Pour a little olive oil in your hands and work your way through the kale, massaging the leaves until they darken in color and tenderize. This process takes only a few moments and results in the most silky and delicious kale.
- Finish it off with a pinch of salt and add cucumber, tomato, (optional) red onion, and avocado.
- Whisk together dressing and pour desired amount on salad, toss to coat.
- Add feta and a pinch of optional parsley and dive on in!
- Since kale is super hearty, you can even let the salad sit a little with the dressing to soak up flavors. It's delicious!
Notes
- Nutrition estimates are approximate; adjust according to your ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7240IU | 145% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.